Kid Chef Banana Chip Minis

Kids love bananas which are a great snack and can replace essential nutrients quickly after exercise. Bananas are loaded with essential vitamins, like Vitamin C and Vitamin B6, and minerals, like potassium and magnesium, and rich in fiber. Kids can make mini banana cupcakes to share with friends after a hike, swim, game, or other…

Kids cook with Pomegranates

Pomegranates are a Superfood high in antioxidants that inhibit inflammation and protect against heart disease, cancer, and cognitive impairment. Kids can learn the secret to extract the hundreds of pomegranate seeds inside its thick and inedible skin. First score the skin of the pomegranate, which can be used to make a red dye, and cut…

Kids grow Cherimoya Trees

Kids love the cherimoya fruits, which have a sweet tropical pudding consistency and are so yummy as frozen sorbet. Because the fruits are very delicate, cherimoyas are not often seen in the grocery store, making them even more of a treat to grow. Kids can pick the juicy fruits when they are hard and bright…

Kid Chef Lemon Tree Cupcakes

Kids love to use Holiday baking pans to create their festive cakes. When lemons are ripe on the trees, kids can pick a couple to create cakes that are refreshing amid the rich holiday foods. This heart healthy cake is flavored with organic lemons, extra virgin olive oil, and pure organic maple syrup.  Preheat oven…

Kid Chef Apple Bundt Cake

The central hole in the bundt pan lets the middle of this moist apple cake cook perfectly. Apples are a nutritious source of fiber, rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients with vitamin A and C and potassium. Organic apple cider adds that extra apple flavor to hit the spot. Bring 4 cups organic apple cider to…

Kids Cake Baking Tips

It’s time to celebrate; let’s bake a cake! While different kinds of cakes require different techniques, kids can use these six steps that all cakes have in common to create a great tasting cake.  Measuring: Baking is a science and requires precise measuring by weighing the dry ingredient on a digital scale or using a…

Kid Chef Strawberry Hand Pie

Strawberry Hand Pies are tangy sweet with a nice crunchy bite on top and sing of summer days. Kids can make 4 hand pies with fresh organic strawberries. Sift 1 ⅛ cups of organic whole wheat pastry flour into a large mixing bowl with 1 ½ tbsp organic cane sugar, ¼ tsp sea salt, ¼…

Kid Chef Strawberry Swirl

Kids can make a cool summer treat with fresh organic strawberries that have been cooled in the refrigerator overnight. Kids can wash, hull, and quarter 1 cup of organic fresh strawberries. Place them in the blender with ½ cup plain organic coconut yogurt, ½ cup unsweetened organic almond milk, 1 tbsp organic maple syrup, ⅛…

Kids Healthy Hiking Snacks

Kids can join their school’s Hiking Club and have adventures in local parks, mountains, and lakes and enjoy taking a break in nature. Local State and National Parks offer different types of trails that range from easy to difficult with treks through amazing landscapes with flowered meadows, spectacular views, and various wildlife. Learning to hike…

Kid Chef Cacao Beet Cupcakes

In England, during the Victorian era, beets were often added to cakes for a natural boost of moisture and sweetness. Beets contain more natural sweetness than other veggies. The lovely color of the beets plus the intense flavor of 70% dark chocolate makes these cupcakes a hit. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 12…